Archive for September 2007

Rounder Artists finalize IBMA convention schedules

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
September 28, 2007

Alecia Nugent
Over a dozen Rounder recording artists will be performing at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s upcoming “World of Bluegrass” conference in Nashville, Tennessee, October 1 – 7. Rounder Artists scheduled to appear at the IBMA awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House, Thursday, October 4 include Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, [...]

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Dailey & Vincent Signs With Rounder Records

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
September 28, 2007

Jamie Dailey
Nashville TN. – Rounder Records is pleased to announce the signing of new duo Dailey & Vincent, the pairing of well-known bluegrass performers Jamie Dailey, former lead singer and guitarist for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and Darrin Vincent, who most recently was guitar and mandolin player and harmony vocalist with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky [...]

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Grand Ole Opry to broadcast on XM

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
September 28, 2007

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 – XM will be the new satellite radio home of the Grand Ole Opry beginning in October. Beginning with the Opry’s 82nd Birthday Bash October 20. XM will feature the live Friday and Saturday night performances plus the Tuesday Night Opry.
Eddie Stubbs
XM also will offer classic broadcasts of the renowned [...]

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spotlight: Winfield National Mountain Dulcimer Competition Winners

Category: Festival News

By Travis Tackett
September 28, 2007

L-R Aaron Thornton(3rd), Joe Collins(1st), and Rob Pearcy(2nd)
After three 3rd place finishes in the National Mountain Dulcimer Contest at the Walnut Valley Festival, Joe Collins of Shelby, NC finally took the first place trophy. He also won $150 and a 4FHKK Custom Mountain Dulcimer by the Dulcimer Shoppe/McSpadden of Mountain View, AR. Joe is [...]

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Bluegrass on the Grand Ole Opry this week

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
September 27, 2007

Del McCoury Band
Friday September 28th
Del McCoury Band – 9:00-9:30
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press – 9:30-10:00
Saturday September 29th
The Whites – 6:30-7:00 & 10:00-10:30
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys – 6:30-7:00
Del McCoury Band – 8:30-9:00 & 11:00-11:30
Tuesday October 2nd
7:00 – 7:30

Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
Steep Canyon Rangers

7:30 – 8:00

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Doyle Lawson & [...]

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